2018-12-21
Georgia’s successful reforms and the country’s democratic transformation were the key issues discussed at today’s meeting between Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze and US Stanford University students at the Tech Park.
The Prime Minister spoke about the implemented reforms and described priority directions to be actively pursued by the Government of Georgia.
During the question and answer format meeting, the students asked about the path covered by the country so far and ongoing changes seeking to transform Georgia into a developed country.
The Prime Minister introduced the students to the key democratic development priorities pursued by the Government of Georgia. Mamuka Bakhtadze also informed the youth that one of the most far-reaching reforms in the country applies to education. According to the Prime Minister, it is the Government’s absolute priority, so steps are being taken to turn education into a dominant sector in the country’s economy.
Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Mikheil Batiashvili also participated in the meeting.
Thirty Stanford University students and their college counselor, who are holding an introductory visit to Georgia, will meet with decision-makers and representatives of both the authorities and the private sector to obtain first-hand information about the path covered by the country and implemented reforms.
Prime Minister's Press Office